By Saurav Pandey | July 23, 2025
Cramming leads to short-term memorization, not true understanding. Spaced repetition (studying over time) is far more effective for long-term retention.
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Passive re-reading gives a false sense of familiarity. Active recall (testing yourself) is much stronger for memory.
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Highlighting feels productive, but it’s often mindless. Summarizing in your own words or making flashcards is better.
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Changing study locations can actually improve memory (context-dependent learning). Moving between the library, a café, and home helps reinforce material.
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Lyrics and complex music can interfere with focus, especially for reading/writing tasks. Silence or ambient noise (like white noise) is better.
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The brain can’t truly multitask—switching between tasks reduces efficiency by up to 40%. Focus on one thing at a time.
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Parroting info doesn’t deepen understanding. Instead, try explaining concepts in your own words (the Feynman Technique).
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The brain needs downtime to consolidate info. The Pomodoro Technique (25 min work + 5 min break) is far more effective.
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Waiting for motivation is unreliable. Discipline and habit-building (e.g., fixed study times) work better.
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There’s little evidence that people learn better through just one style. Mixing methods (diagrams + discussion + practice) is stronger.
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